CLA-2-54:S:N:N6:351 804667
Mr. Brian Trekell
Trekell & Company Inc.
P.O. Box 1626
Apple Valley, CA 92307
RE: The tariff classification of polyester monofilament and weasel
hair for use in brushmaking, from various countries.
Dear Mr. Trekell:
In your letter dated November 17, 1994, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
You have submitted two samples of fibers for use in fine
brushmaking, as follows: #1 - Synthetic polyester monofilament from
Japan, Korea or the United Kingdom; and #2 - Natural weasel hair
(Mustela Nivalias) from the United Kingdom. The item #1 fibers
measure approximately 2 inches in length and have been slightly
tapered at one end. We assume that each polyester monofilament
measures 67 decitex or more and that no cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 1 millimeter (mm). The weasel brushmaking hair, which
measures about 1 1/2 inches in length, is coarse animal hair that
naturally tapers at one end. The merchandise will be imported in
bulk bundles.
The applicable subheading for the polyester monofilaments,
item #1, will be 5404.10.8040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTS), which provides for synthetic monofilament of
67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension
exceeds 1 mm, monofilament, other, other, other, of polyesters.
The rate of duty will be 7.8 percent ad valorem.
Item #2, the weasel hair, will be classifiable under the
provision for pigs', hogs' or boars' bristles and hair; badger hair
and other brushmaking hair; waste of such bristles or hair; other,
in subheading 0502.90.0000, HTS. The merchandise will be free of
duty.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport